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"Cheers to Freedom: Celebrating the Repeal of Prohibition in Greenwich Village, 1933" Step into a vibrant scene at a bar in Greenwich Village, where joyous laughter and clinking glasses fill the air, and is the year 1933, and after thirteen long years of Prohibition, the nation has finally come to its senses. The repeal has lifted the heavy burden that stifled spirits and drowned hopes. In another time, across centuries past, we find ourselves immersed in history's embrace. A whimsical cartoon from 1846 takes us on an enchanting journey with "The Seven-league boots, " transporting us swiftly through landscapes unknown. As we traverse these realms, we witness how progress unfolds through each step taken towards freedom. A glimmering medal catches our eye - it bears the inscription "Free Trade. " Crafted in 1846 during a pivotal era for economic reform, this metal emblem symbolizes hope for open markets and prosperity for all. It serves as a reminder that barriers can be shattered when people unite under common goals. Amidst black-and-white photographs frozen in time stands a woman holding up her voice on paper: "Abolish Prohibition. " Her poster echoes sentiments shared by many during those tumultuous years leading up to its repeal. In Washington DC of 1932, women gather under the banner of Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform; their determination fuels change. Traveling back further still to mid-19th century England reveals an engraving depicting an Anti-Corn Law League cartoon from 1843-6. This powerful image captures public sentiment against protectionist policies that hindered trade and impoverished communities. The struggle was real but not insurmountable; engraved depictions show registered membership soaring within National Anti-Corn Law League around c. 1840. Yet even before these events unfolded lies evidence of resistance etched onto stamps commemorating significant moments in history.